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Ordonnance Companies

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Ordonnance Companies

Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold.

Ordonnance Companies Age of Empires II technology artwork
Ordonnance Companies Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold.

Effect and affected units

Ordonnance Companies changes mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.

Research cost and timing

Research is available in Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 400 Food, 250 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold. Effect: Mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 400 Food, 250 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
400 Food, 250 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Franks
Signature / category
Unique technology · Franks
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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